Other Biological Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What traits are you looking for in a school for Other Biological Sciences, take a look at what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 178 other biological sciences degrees were granted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Other Biological Sciences Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Other Biological Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 56 |
Earnings for Other Biological Sciences Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Other Biological Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,547 |
| 2 years | $31,495 |
| 3 years | $37,322 |
| 4 years | $47,378 |
| 5 years | $60,171 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Other Biological Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take home a median $47,378, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Other Biological Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $21,350.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Other Biological Sciences graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Other Biological Sciences graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 55% women (98) and 45% men (80).
Other Biological Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 178 bachelor’s other biological sciences degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 55% were women (98) and 45% were men (80).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Biological Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 49% of Other Biological Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Other Biological Sciences Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This Other Biological Sciences program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Biomedical Sciences | 178 |
Top-Paying Careers for Other Biological Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Other Biological Sciences program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Other Biological Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.